Testament (2)Dark Roots Of Earth

Label:

Nuclear Blast – 2509-8

Format:

CD , Album
DVD , DVD-Video, NTSC
All Media , Deluxe Edition , Digipak

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Thrash

Tracklist

CD-1 Rise Up
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
SoloistAlex*
4:18
CD-2 Native Blood
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [1st]Alex*
Soloist [2nd]Eric*
Written-By [Other Writer]Del James
5:21
CD-3 Dark Roots Of Earth
Lyrics ByPeterson*
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Uncredited 1st]Eric*
Soloist [Uncredited 2nd]Alex*
5:45
CD-4 True American Hate
Lyrics BySteve Souza
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [1st]Alex*
Soloist [2nd]Eric*
5:26
CD-5 A Day In The Death
Lyrics ByBilly*
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Uncredited 1st]Eric*
Soloist [Uncredited 2nd]Alex*
5:38
CD-6 Cold Embrace
Lyrics ByDel James
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Intro, Theme Solos, Outro]Eric*
Soloist [Uncredited 2nd]Alex*
7:46
CD-7 Man Kills Mankind
Lyrics ByDel James
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Outro Harmony Theme]Eric*
Soloist [Uncredited 1st]Alex*
5:06
CD-8 Throne Of Thorns
Lyrics ByDel James
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Outro Solo]Eric*
Soloist [Uncredited 1st]Alex*
7:05
CD-9 Last Stand For Independence
Lyrics ByDel James
Music ByPeterson*
Soloist [Uncredited 2nd]Alex*
Soloist [Whammy Solo]Eric*
4:43
Bonus Tracks
CD-10 Dragon Attack
Mixed ByJuan Urteaga
Music By, Lyrics ByBrian Harold May*
Recorded ByJuan Urteaga
Recorded By [Additonal Recording]Nik Chinboukas
4:44
CD-11 Animal Magnetism
Lyrics ByKlaus Meine
Mixed ByJuan Urteaga
Music ByRudolf Schenker
Recorded ByJuan Urteaga
Recorded By [Additonal Recording]Paul Suarez
5:56
CD-12 Powerslave
Mixed ByJuan Urteaga
Music By, Lyrics ByPaul Bruce Dickinson*
Recorded ByJuan Urteaga
Recorded By [Additonal Recording]Paul Suarez
6:51
CD-13 Throne Of Thorns (Extended)
Lyrics ByDel James
Mixed ByJuan Urteaga
Music ByEric Peterson
Recorded ByJuan Urteaga
7:40
Documentary
DVD-1 The Making Of "Dark Roots Of Earth"
Live At The Avalon
DVD-2 Disciples Of The Watch
DVD-3 Practice What You Preach
DVD-4 Over The Wall
DVD-5 Souls Of Black
Gear Tour
DVD-6 Gear Tour With Eric Peterson & Alex Skolnick

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Nuclear Blast
  • Copyright ©Nuclear Blast
  • Manufactured ByNuclear Blast USA
  • Distributed ByNuclear Blast USA
  • Recorded AtDriftwood Studio
  • Recorded AtBackstage Studios
  • Recorded AtTrident Studios, Pacheco
  • Recorded AtSpin Recording Studios
  • Published ByIron Maiden Publishing Overseas Ltd.
  • Published ByArabella Music
  • Published ByQueen Music Ltd.

Credits

  • Artwork [Cover Art And Booklet]Eliran Kantor
  • BassGreg Christian
  • Camera Operator [Interviews And Studio Footage]Mike Sloat (tracks: DVD-1 to DVD-6)
  • Camera Operator [Live Performance Camera Operator]Mike Sloat (tracks: DVD-1 to DVD-6)
  • Concept By [Cover Art], Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Backing VocalsEric Peterson
  • DrumsGene Hoglan
  • Film Director, Film EditorMike Sloat (tracks: DVD-1 to DVD-6)
  • Film Editor [Live Performance]Chris Parsons (tracks: DVD-1 to DVD-6)
  • Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarAlex Skolnick
  • Legal [Legal Representation]Elliot Cahn
  • Management [Europe Bookings]Adam Saunders (3)
  • Management [US Bookings]Scott Sokol
  • Management [Uncredited]Joseph W. Huston Management And Consulting L.L.C.
  • MerchandisingHi Fidelity Entertainment
  • Photography By [Band Photos]Gino Carlini
  • Producer, Mixed By, Mastered ByTestament (2) (tracks: CD-1 to CD-9)
  • Recorded By [Additional]Juan Urteaga (tracks: CD-1 to CD-9)
  • Recorded By, EngineerAndy Sneap (tracks: CD-1 to CD-9)
  • VocalsChuck Billy

Notes

6- Digipak with two transparent trays, die-cut holder on center for booklet, 24 page booklet and white hype sticker with golden font.

Recording Notes:
Dark Roots of Earth Main Album
Recorded in the Fall and Winter of 2011 through 2012 @ Driftwood Studios, Oakland, CA & Backstage Studios, Derby, UK
Additional recordings…@ Trident Studios, Martinez, CA.

Bonus Tracks
Recorded…@ Trident Studios, Martinez, CA..
With additional recordings @ Spin Studios, Long Island City, NY</a>…

Cover Track Notes:
10: Originally performed by Queen
11: Originally performed by Scorpions
12: Originally performed by Iron Maiden

Publishing Notes:
10: Published by Queen Music LTD
11: Published by Arabella Music Edition Munich
12: Published by Iron Maiden Publishing Overseas LTD

Notes Only Credits:
DVD Thank You Notes: Special thanks to: Avalon Ballroom
Legal representation…[email protected]
This record is dedicated to the life and memory of Peter Plug & Armand Butts Crump the 3rd.

Digipak Notes:
US Bookings
Pinnacle Inc. [email protected] www.pinnacleentertainment.com
Europe Bookings
Adam Saunder & X-ray Touring

Testament merchandising Hi Fidelity Entertainment www.11345.com
Band site & info www.testamentlegions.com
℗ +© 2012 Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast GmbH Oeschstrasse 40 • D 73072 Donzdorf • • Tel.+49(0)716292800•Fax:+49(0)716224556
[email protected] • www.nuclearblastusa.com

Media Notes:
CD Mould SID Code - Not present on media for the original submission (Variants 1 & 3)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 27361 25098 0
  • Barcode (String): 727361250980
  • Mastering SID Code (CD & DVD, Variants 1 - 4): IFPI LN08
  • Matrix / Runout (CD, Variant 1, 2): 06/28/2012 03:51:33.AM #76844 2509-8 D1 2181234 01
  • Mould SID Code (CD, Variant 1): none
  • Mould SID Code (CD, Variant 2): IFPI JI60
  • Matrix / Runout (CD, Variant 3): 06/14/2012 03:36:49.PM #75525 2509-8 D1 2181234 01
  • Mould SID Code (CD, Variant 3): none
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, Variant 1): 06/30/2012 01:12:54.PM #77090 2509-8 D2 2181245 03
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, Variant 1): IFPI J154
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, Variant 2): 06/30/2012 10:49:08.AM #77070 2509-8 D2 2181245 01
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, Variant 2): IFPI JI39
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, Variant 3): 06/30/2012 01:12:54.PM #77090 2509-8 D2 2181245 03
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, Variant 3): IFPI JI91
  • Matrix / Runout (DVD, Variant 4): 06/24/2012 05:23:20.PM #76498 2509-8 D2 2181245 02
  • Mould SID Code (DVD, Variant 4): IFPI JI39

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Dark Roots Of Earth (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Clear W/ Black & Blue Splatter) Nuclear Blast NB 2509-1, 27361 25091 2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, All Media, Limited Edition, Digibook) Nuclear Blast NB 2509-5, 27361 25095 2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (CD, Album, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, All Media, Limited Edition, Digibook) Nuclear Blast NB 2509-0, 27361 25090 Europe 2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Gold) Nuclear Blast NB 2509-1, 27361 25091 2012
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Dark Roots Of Earth (CD, Album) Nuclear Blast NB 2509-2, 2509-2 US 2012

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